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Dorvell Family History

Dorvell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dovell, Norvell, Dorrell, Cornell, Darnell, Gorrell, Orrell, Corbell

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Where is the Dorvell family from?

You can see how Dorvell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorvell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Dorvell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Dorvell family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Dorvell's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Dorvell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorvell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Dorvell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorvell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 21 immigration records available for the last name Dorvell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Dorvell. For the veterans among your Dorvell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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